Asked about England’s strengths and weaknesses, Vydra replied: ‘[Harry] Kane is top, [Marcus] Rashford as well, [Raheem] Sterling is in a great form.

‘The attack is very strong. Defence, I don’t say it’s not strong as well, but it’s not as strong as the attack.

Maguire was sent off against Vydra’s Burnley (Picture: Getty)

‘For example, Maguire. We talked about him at Burnley before we played against Leicester. In some moments it seems he doesn’t know what’s happening behind him, that’s why he got a red card after five minutes in the match against Burnley.

‘They [England] would surely like to hold the ball and play a possession game, so we have to be close to them.

‘Don’t be afraid to kick them three or four times – then they may change the plan and play just one or two touches.’